Exhibition of artists under and over age 40 currently working in ceramics

November 1 – January 25, 2014

Ceramic Top 40 | 2013 presents art work by individual artists, collaborators, and design partners – half over and half under age 40 – drawn from the finalists of juried submissions and by invitation. These artists are currently working on the cutting edge of current processes, ideas, and presentation concepts in conceptual utilitarian and sculptural ceramics.

Beth Cavener front, Kate Roberts rear

Ron Nagle, Courtesy Jeffrey Spahn Gallery

Don Rietz front

Dirk Staschke Courtesy Wexler Gallery

Stephen Bowers

Tip Toland rear, Gerit Grimm front

Anders Ruhwald front, Stephen Bird rear

Lauren Mabry front, Bobby Silverman rear

Paul Scott

Daniel Listwan front, Linda Lighton rear, Stephanie Rozene rear right

The exhibition emerged from the need for a fresh overview of contemporary ceramics. The increased integration of ceramic art and objects in recent exhibitions at museums and contemporary art galleries has increased media attention and awareness of the importance of the medium of clay in our time for this generation of makers and collectors.

This survey of contemporary ceramic art features the work of established masters continuing to break creative ground alongside the next generation of artists who are developing a strong root system of their own at mid career.